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Congratulations to the 10 lucky winners of our prize draw (amongst the participants) for the Survey of the Class of 2012 Maritime University Graduates!

February 14, 2019Programs under Review

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between September 22, 2018 and February 1, 2019 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

Please note that, as per the Commission’s policy, Academic Program Assessment Prior to Implementation, any program proposal submitted to the Commission for review between December 10, 2018 and January 4, 2019 will be held in abeyance and distributed to institutions on January 7, 2019. The normal eight-to-ten week timeline for a decision through the Stage I process will therefore be lengthened accordingly. [Note: Proposals received until December 7th will be distributed according to the standard distribution process.]

October 4, 2018Programs under Review

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between August 21, 2018 and September 21, 2018 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

September 12, 2018Class of 2012 university graduates urged to share experiences in survey

This week, the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission is launching a survey of graduates who obtained a bachelor’s degree from a Maritime university in 2012. The purpose of the survey is to gather information on graduates’ pursuit of further studies, employment, financing education, including debt and repayment experiences, and migration patterns.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between June 16, 2018 and August 20, 2018 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between April 16, 2018 and June 15, 2018 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission today posted new statistics on student progression and mobility in Maritime universities. The statistical tables provide persistence and graduation rates for almost 140,000 students who started their post-secondary studies directly after high school at a Maritime university between 2001 and 2014.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between February 3, 2018 and April 16, 2018 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

Please note that, as per the Commission’s policy, Academic Program Assessment Prior to Implementation, any program proposal submitted to the Commission for review between June 18 and August 17, 2018 will be held in abeyance and distributed to institutions on August 20th. Proposals distributed at that time, as well as any other proposals received between August 20th and August 31st will have an extended timeline (to September 17, 2018) for the submission of comments. This should allow every institution the opportunity to provide comment on each proposal received during that time while limiting the number of reminders to be sent. The normal eight-to-ten week timeline for a decision (of either approval or Stage II Assessment) through the Stage I process, will therefore be lengthened accordingly. [Note: Proposals received until June 15th will be distributed according to the standard distribution process.]

March 27, 2018Student Photo Contest Winners!

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission is delighted to announce the winners of its annual student photo contest.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between November 22, 2017 and February 2, 2018 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

Drawing on survey data from five university graduating Classes over fifteen years, the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission today released a study exploring retention rates of graduates two years after completing their first degree.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between September 23, 2017 and November 21, 2017 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

Please note that, as per the Commission’s policy, Academic Program Assessment Prior to Implementation, any program proposal submitted to the Commission for review between December 11, 2017 and January 5, 2018 will be held in abeyance and distributed to institutions on January 8, 2018. The normal eight-to-ten week timeline for a decision through the Stage I process will therefore be lengthened accordingly. [Note: Proposals received until December 8th will be distributed according to the standard distribution process.]

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission today released a study exploring links between students’ background, the time it takes to complete a bachelor’s degree and graduate outcomes. The study, the first of its kind in the region, was based on graduate survey data linked to university administrative data.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is launching its fifth-annual Student Photo Contest. All students enrolled at a Maritime university are eligible and invited to participate by submitting a photo that sums up what a high-quality student experience means to them. Three talented photographers will win cash prizes for their photos. The deadline for submissions is January 17, 2018.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between June 17, 2017 and September 22, 2017 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between April 13, 2017 and June 16, 2017 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

June 14, 2017Three-quarters of Maritime university graduates have jobs linked to studies

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission today released employment outcome figures for Class of 2014 bachelor’s degree recipients. The results focus on those who had not completed any postsecondary credentials prior to the 2014 degree, a group otherwise known as first degree holders. The information is based on a survey of graduates of the region’s universities in fall 2016, two years after graduation.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between February 7, 2017 and April 12, 2017 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) released today an infographic comparing the expectations of university-bound grade 12 students with the experiences of university graduates. The information comes from the Commission’s 2014 survey of Maritime grade 12 students and its two-year-out survey of Class of 2012 university graduates.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between November 19, 2016 and February 6, 2017 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

February 8, 2017Maritime universities see fewer local students enrolling

In 2015-16, 66,850 students were enrolled in Maritime universities, down 2.3% from the previous year. According to a report released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC), enrolment declines were observed in all three provinces, but the underlying trends vary province to province.

January 25, 2017Planning for university: What recent graduates’ experiences tell us

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) today released an infographic comparing the experiences of recent university graduates to the expectations of today’s high school students. The Commission believes that this information will be helpful to students and their families as they plan their university education.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between August 17, 2016 and November 18, 2016 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

September 27, 2016Graduate migration from the Maritime provinces more complex than expected

Maritime universities produce highly qualified and skilled graduates vital to the region’s economy; there is therefore considerable interest in where our graduates choose to live and work. An infographic released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission reveals that six-in-ten graduates are still living in the Maritimes two years after they finish their degrees.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is launching its fourth-annual Student Photo Contest. All students enrolled at a Maritime university are eligible to participate by submitting a photo that sums up what a high-quality student experience means to them. Three talented photographers will win cash prizes for their photos. The deadline for submissions is January 18, 2017.

September 20, 2016More than four years: time to first bachelor’s degree

An infographic released today shows that, on average, university graduates in the Maritimes take 4.8 years to complete their first degree.

The Commission looked at the records of more than 6,700 students who enrolled in a Maritime university in 2004, right after high school, and graduated by 2012. Three out of four of these graduates completed their first degree at the same university and in the same field of study in which they first enrolled. The telling statistic is that even these graduates took, on average, not 4, but 4.6 years to complete their first degree.

Today, the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission is launching a survey of graduates who obtained a bachelor’s degree from a Maritime university in 2014.

The purpose of the survey is to gather information on graduates’ university experiences, financing education, including debt and repayment experiences, migration patterns and pursuit of further studies.

Graduates contacted as part of the study are strongly urged to participate.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between May 11, 2016 and August 16, 2016 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

May 24, 2016Class of 2012 Maritime University Graduates: Pathways to Employment

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission’s (MPHEC’s) latest report, drawn from the Commission’s Class of 2012 survey of Maritime University Graduates, provides university-bound students with guidance to assist in critical decision-making about an education intended to prepare them for both further studies and the workforce.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between February 27, 2016 and May 10, 2016 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between December 5, 2015 and February 26, 2016 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

January 27, 2016Maritime universities see fewer local students enrolling

In 2014-15, 68,427 students were enrolled in Maritime universities, down from 69,664 a year earlier or -1.8%. According to a report released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC), this number has declined 6.1% over ten years.

The Commission is pleased to make available a new resource document to assist universities in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes. The document, Writing Learning Outcomes: Principles, Considerations, and Examples, was written by Dr. Jean-François Richard (Associate Vice-President, Academic and Faculty Affairs, Université de Moncton).

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between September 25, 2015 and December 4, 2015 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has released Full Year Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) and Weighted Full-Time Equivalent (WFTE) statistics for 2014-2015. The Full Year FTE and WFTE are used in the calculation of the New Brunswick Unrestricted Operating Assistance Funding Formula and the Regional Transfer Arrangement.

November 9, 2015Do university- and college-bound students have different postsecondary education expectations?

Whether Grade 12 students in the Maritimes choose to go either to university (as almost half of them are doing) or to college, they expect that a quality education will provide them with tangible value and many options, according to a survey done by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC). The Commission has released an infographic exploring the similarities and differences between the expectations of those who are university-bound or heading for college.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has posted 2014-2015 statistics on enrolment and credentials granted for all public Maritime universities. Statistical tables and databases are available for download:

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between July 9, 2015 and September 24, 2015 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

September 29, 2015Graduates satisfied with first degrees: Arts degrees leading the way in meeting students’ expectations

When Maritime students finish their first degree, most of them look back with satisfaction on the investment of money and time they have made, according to a survey done by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC). The Commission has released an infographic presenting what first-degree graduates think, two years on from their times as undergrads.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) once again invites students to pick up their cameras or smartphones to capture in a vivid image their view of a high-quality student experience. Contest participants have a chance to win one of three cash prizes. The deadline for submissions is January 15, 2016.

When Grade 12 students in the Maritimes choose to go to university (as almost half of them are doing) they have an eye to the long-term, according to a survey done by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC). The Commission has released an infographic exploring what drives Grade 12 students’ university-education expectations and choices.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between April 14, 2015 and July 8, 2015 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The MPHEC today released new data on student progression and mobility in Maritime universities. The statistics in the report Student Progression in the Maritime University System provide persistence and graduation rates for more than 100,000 students who started their post-secondary studies directly after high school at a Maritime university between 2001 and 2011.

In keeping with trends toward open data and to reach even more stakeholders, the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is releasing its open data sets on enrolment and credentials in more formats.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between February 6, 2015 and April 13, 2015 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

After four years of year-over-year increases, Maritime university enrolment fell by 1.1% in 2013-14, to 69,664 students. According to a report released today (Annual Digest: University Enrolment 2013-2014) by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission, there were 3000 fewer university students—a 4.1% decrease—compared to 10 years earlier.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between December 6, 2014 and February 5, 2015 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between September 16, 2014 and December 5, 2014 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has released Full Year Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) and Weighted Full-Time Equivalent (WFTE) statistics for 2013-2014. The Full Year FTE and WFTE are used in the calculation of the New Brunswick Unrestricted Operating Assistance Funding Formula and the Regional Transfer Arrangement.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has released 2013-2014 statistics on enrolment and credentials granted for all public Maritime universities. Statistical tables and databases are available for download:

Today, the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission is launching a survey of graduates who obtained a bachelor’s degree from a Maritime university in 2012.

The purpose of the survey is to gather information on graduates’ university experiences, financing education, including debt and repayment experiences, migration patterns and pursuit of further studies.

Graduates contacted as part of the study are strongly urged to participate.

Due to the enthusiastic response to its 2013-2014 inaugural Student Photo and Video Contest, the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) invites students again this year to participate in a competition to highlight the benefits of their experience at regional universities. Students enrolled in Maritime universities may submit entries to this year’s Contest for a chance to win one of four cash prizes.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between June 1, 2014 and September 15, 2014 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

According to figures released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission, tuition fees for undergraduate Arts and Sciences programs in Maritime universities this fall range between $5,520 and $7,488, increasing on average 3 percent in nearly all universities. By comparison, in June 2014, inflation stood at 2.4 percent in Canada.

“Although nearly all universities have increased their tuition fees by the same proportion, there still remains quite a bit of variation in tuition fees from one institution to another” noted Mireille Duguay, Commission CEO, adding “Over the last 10 years however, the differences have narrowed between the tuition fees charged by Maritime universities. The difference from the lowest to the highest tuition fees this year is approximately $1900 in Arts and Sciences, while a decade ago it was over $3500.”

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between March 29, 2014 and May 21, 2014 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

June 3, 2014Fewer Maritimers choosing to attend university compared to decade ago

Updated statistics released today by the MPHEC show that demand for university education has declined among Maritimers since 2003-04 and has shown little indication of rebounding since the Commission last reported on this trend.

Maritime universities granted over 15,000 degrees, diplomas and certificates in 2012. According to a report released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission the number of university credentials granted, which had been decreasing since its peak five years ago, is now stabilizing.

“With the increase in the number of international students in the last few years, we are just starting to see the downward trend reverse”, says Commission CEO Mireille Duguay. “One in eight degrees granted was awarded to an international student in 2012, and that proportion is expected to grow in the coming years.”

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between January 7, 2014 and March 28, 2014 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

In 2012-13, 70,433 students were enrolled in Maritime universities. A report released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission shows that, while the overall number of students remained stable in 2012-13, the make-up of the student population continues to change.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between September 4, 2013 and January 6, 2014 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has released an update to the 2013-2014 tuition tables published on September 4th, 2013. Table A: “Undergraduate Arts and Sciences Full-time Tuition Fees and Provincial Tuition Rebates/Bursaries” has been modified to reflect the revised undergraduate tuition fees at St. Thomas University. There are no other changes to the previously published tuition, ancillary and residence fee tables.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has released 2012-2013 statistics on enrolment, credentials granted and full-time equivalents for all public Maritime universities. Statistical tables and databases are available for download:

As part of its 40th Anniversary celebrations, the MPHEC invites students enrolled in a Maritime university to enter its 2013-2014 Student Photo & Video Contest. To do so, submit a photograph or video (maximum 30 seconds) that you believe best represents “The Student Experience” and our three favourite photos and three favourite videos will win cash prizes.

September 11, 2013Consultation Report - Students at the Heart: Stakeholder Reactions to the MPHEC’s Proposed Approach to Quality Assurance at Maritime Universities

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission is releasing the Consultation Report - Students at the Heart: Stakeholder Reactions to the MPHEC’s Proposed Approach to Quality Assurance at Maritime Universities.

As per its mandate, the Commission validates the extent to which institutions are reviewing their programs and services with a focus on students and learning. To ensure its efforts in this area are in line with stakeholders’ needs and expectations, the Commission launched a consultation process (i.e., release of a discussion paper, hosting a forum on quality assurance). An overview of the feedback received through these efforts is outlined in the consultation report.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between May 4, 2013 and September 3, 2013 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

September 4, 2013Students in Maritime universities see tuition fees rise

According to figures released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission, tuition fees paid by undergraduate arts and science students in Maritime universities in 2013-2014 increased between 2.1 and 8.8 per cent over last year while the inflation rate was 1.3 per cent for July.

Commission CEO, Mireille Duguay, said: “For most students, the price of tuition and additional mandatory fees like student association, athletic and campus renewal fees are top-of-mind when it comes to adding up the costs of education. The tables released today by the Commission are a useful tool for students and their parents in working out some of these basic costs.”

While Maritime universities grant fewer undergraduate degrees, the popularity of Master's degrees is on the rise. According to a report released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission the number of undergraduate degrees granted by universities in the region decreased by 7% between 2006 and 2011.

"That decrease reflects a dip in enrolment that occurred four to five years earlier", says Commission CEO Mireille Duguay.

Ms. Duguay also points out that: "At the graduate level, the trend is different. Over the same period, the number of Master’s degrees granted increased by 14% and the number of PhDs, has remained stable at around 160 per year."

Enrolment in Maritime universities reached 70,328 students in 2011-12, seven per cent higher than a decade ago. According to a report released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission, the increase was accompanied by a change in the student profile.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has released 2011 Credentials Granted statistics for public Maritime universities. The statistics are generated from the MPHEC Postsecondary Student Information (PSIS) database.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between October 11, 2012 and February 15, 2013 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) will be releasing its updated quality assurance policy, Assessment of Academic Programs Prior to Implementation, early in 2013.

In the interim, the following updated documents are available:

Information Requirements for Proposals for New Undergraduate Programs

Information Requirements for Proposals for New Graduate Programs

Information Requirements for Proposals to Modify Programs

Information Requirements for Proposals to Terminate Programs

Guidelines for the Selection of External Program Assessors

Generic Terms of Reference for External Consultants

Guidelines for Information to be Included in Faculty Curriculum Vitae

The new Information Requirements should be used for programs currently under development. For the time being, and until further notice, proposals already under development can still be submitted according to the Commission’s 2005 (or later) Information Requirements.

January 14, 2013Portable Learning: University Students Granted Credit for Prior Post-Secondary Education

In a report released today, the MPHEC publishes the first benchmarks on credit transfer in the region's universities. The study reveals that close to 20% of the new students receive credits for courses completed at another university or college, and more than half of these students transfer into their second year of university or higher.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between February 16, 2013 and May 3, 2013 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The Commission is releasing the discussion paper, Students at the Heart: Quality Assurance at Maritime Universities to launch a consultation process on the proposed approach to its second cycle of the quality assurance monitoring process, which involves the validation by the Commission of the universities’ quality assurance policies and procedures against collaboratively defined Standards.

Second, a regional forum will be held on March 25, 2013 with all interested groups to reflect upon the input received in the first phase of consultation and to provide an opportunity for greater dialogue.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has released 2011-2012 Enrolment and Full Year Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) and Weighted Full-Time Equivalent (WFTE) statistics for public Maritime universities. The Full Year FTE and WFTE are used in the calculation of the New Brunswick Unrestricted Operating Assistance Funding Formula and the Regional Transfer Arrangement.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between July 11, 2012 and October 10, 2012 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

According to figures released today, tuition fees paid by undergraduate arts and science students in Maritime universities in 2012-2013 range between $4,945 and $7,257. “With fees varying by more than $2,000 among Maritime universities, it means that students considering costs as part of their decision-making do have a few options,” said Mireille Duguay, CEO of the MPHEC.

“For many students, the price of tuition is a key factor in making choices about enrolling and in deciding how to finance their education. An increase is a challenge. The tables released today by the Commission are a useful tool for students and their parents in working out some basic costs.” said Ms. Duguay.

Compared to last year, tuition fees have risen between 2.5 and 4 per cent.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between May 3, 2012 to July 10, 2012 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

Maritime universities are increasing in popularity among international students. According to a report released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission, the number of international students enrolling in the region's universities has more than doubled in the last decade. International students now represent more than one in ten students, up from one in twenty ten years ago.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between February 25, 2012 to May 2, 2012 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission, located in Fredericton, NB, is currently seeking an individual to fill the following position: Policy and Research Assistant – Short-term Contract Position.

Despite a decrease in the number of Maritimers in the region’s universities, the total number of students has increased in recent years. According to statistics released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission, the growth in enrolment in Maritime universities has been fuelled by an increase in the number of students from outside the region as well as an increase in the number of graduate programs.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between December 1, 2011 to February 24, 2012 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

February 7, 2012Is Demand for University Education Shrinking Among Maritimers?

Fewer Maritimers have been enrolling in the region’s universities in recent years, largely the result of flattening demand after the peak in 2004, reveals a report released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between September 15, 2011 to December 1, 2011 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has released the Full Year Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) and Weighted Full-Time Equivalent (WFTE) data for 2010-2011. The Full Year FTE and WFTE are used in the calculation of the New Brunswick Unrestricted Operating Assistance Funding Formula and the Regional Transfer Arrangement.

The NB/PEI Educational Computer Network (ECN) and its partners will announce the NB Optical Regional Advanced Network (ORAN), a new high-speed research and education network, as well as celebrate the ECN’s 40th anniversary on Friday, November 18, 2011 in Fredericton, New Brunswick.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has released 2010-2011 enrolment and credentials granted statistics for all public Maritime Universities. Thirteen tables and three databases are available for download:

According to figures released today, October 6, 2011, by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission, after three years of stability, tuition fees at Maritime universities did increase this year.

Tuition fees for an undergraduate arts program for 2011-12 range from $4,770 to $6,920, while tuition fees for an undergraduate science program range from $4,950 to $7,044, up 3 per cent from last year, on par with the inflation rate.

"The cost of education is front and center among the concerns of students and their parents." said Mireille Duguay, CEO of the MPHEC. "Since tuition fees in the region vary by program, by institution, and by province, the information released today will assist students and parents in decision-making".

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between June 22, 2011 to September 14, 2011 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between April 26, 2011 to June 21, 2011 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between February 5, 2011 to April 25, 2011 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

With the release in January 2011 of its Two Years On: A Survey of Class of 2007 Maritime University Graduates the Commission entered the fifteenth year of its graduate survey program, which began in 1996 with a pilot survey of the Class of 1995. The Commission is presently conducting a comprehensive review to ensure that the program continues to be relevant and delivers value to stakeholders. A crucial ingredient in the review process is consultation with our stakeholders; your input will help us prepare a plan for the program's future that will not only clearly demonstrate its continuing relevance and utility, but that will also secure its endurance.

To begin the consultation process, we would like to first provide you some 'food for thought'. Attached is a discussion paper, Shaping the Future of the Maritime University Graduate Survey Program. In the second stage of the consultation process, we would like to seek your feedback and input.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission is in the process of updating its Policy on Quality Assurance as it pertains to the program assessment process.

A preliminary version of the update can be found below. The MPHEC encourages stakeholders to submit comments on the Policy (email: mphec@mphec.ca; phone: (506) 453-2844); input received will be considered in development of the final version, scheduled for late 2011.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between August 14, 2010 and February 4, 2011 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

January 18, 2011Release: Two Years On: A Survey of Class of 2007 Maritime University Graduates

95% of Maritime university graduates satisfied with quality of teaching, says a report released today, January 18, 2011. Survey also reports on employment outcomes and financial status for those who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2007.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has released the Full Year Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) and Weighted Full-Time Equivalent (WFTE) data for 2009-2010. The Full Year FTE and WFTE are used in the calculation of the New Brunswick Unrestricted Operating Assistance Funding Formula and the Regional Transfer Arrangement.

Overall enrolment at Maritime universities was up 1.5 per cent in 2009-10, with 70 per cent of students coming from the region, according to statistics released today, by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission.

October 18, 2010Assessment of the Effectiveness and Benefits of Articulated Programs in the Maritimes

Bachelor programs offered jointly by universities and community colleges in the Maritimes are effective as long as the proper mechanisms are in place to ensure program integration and a smooth transition between institutions, according to a report released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between May 29, 2010 and August 13, 2010 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

August 31, 2010Survey of 2010-11 Tuition Fees at Maritime Universities

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has released the survey of 2010-11 undergraduate arts tuition fees, ancillary fees and room and board costs at public Maritime Universities.

There is currently a tuition freeze in place for New Brunswick, where the average undergraduate tuition fees remain at $5,423, and in Nova Scotia where the fees remain at $5,922. Tuition fees increased by 3.2% over the last year in Prince Edward Island, but they remain the lowest of the three provinces at $4,860 for the 2010-11 academic year.

Ancillary fees, which include student union fees, health insurance and other fees such as athletic, society and technology fees remain relatively unchanged in the region. Total undergraduate tuition fees, including ancillary fees, increased by 0.2% in New Brunswick, 2.6% in Prince Edward Island and did not change in Nova Scotia.

Lansbridge University will no longer be able to operate as a post-secondary degree-granting institution in New Brunswick following the revocation of its designation permitting it to offer an online Master in Business Administration (MBA) degree, an Executive MBA degree as well as a joint Executive MBA and Master of Science program. For more information, please refer to the full news release from the Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour.

June 23, 2010Release: Five Years On: A Survey of Class of 2003 Maritime University Graduates

Seventy per cent of Maritime University graduates who earned their first degree in 2003 opted to enrol in a second educational program within five years, says a report released today, June 23, 2010.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. The list of program proposals considered between January 23, 2010 and April 9, 2010 has now been posted to the Commission web site.

The overall monitoring process has now been completed for the universities within the Commission's scope. The report, Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures in Maritime Universities, released today, February 18, 2010, highlights the commitment of institutions to quality, and aims to assist universities in improving their quality assurance practices and procedures.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission (MPHEC) is pleased to provide its stakeholders with electronic access to information on program proposals undergoing Commission review. Stakeholders can now view a list of proposals submitted to the Commission, including a brief description of the proposed program(s), the type of assessment being carried out, as well as the Commission decision.

February 3, 2010Release: Student Progression within University of First Entry: Persistence and Graduation

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission's report, Student Progression within University of First Entry: Persistence and Graduation found that almost eighty percent of Maritime students remain enrolled at the same university a year after admission and almost 60 per cent graduate within six years, according to a report released today, February 3, 2010.

January 6, 2010Release: Assessment of the Atlantic School of Theology's Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures (This document is available in the working language of the institution only)

The objective of the monitoring process is to ascertain that the procedures used by institutions to assess the quality of existing programs, and other functions as appropriate, are performing adequately as quality control and quality improvement mechanisms.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has released the Full Year Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) and Weighted Full-Time Equivalent (WFTE) data for 2008-2009. The Full Year FTE and WFTE are used in the calculation of the New Brunswick Unrestricted Operating Assistance Funding Formula and the Regional Transfer Arrangement.

As per the Commission's Policy on Quality Assurance (page 12), the timeframe for the cursory review of program proposals is suspended from November 30th to January 1st inclusive. All program proposals received during this period will be held in abeyance and will not be distributed to the system for comment until the review process resumes on January 4, 2010.

A survey of Class of 2007 Maritime university graduates has been launched, the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission announced today, October 26, 2009. The survey will collect information about graduates' experiences in work, further study, and managing student loan repayment.

October 7, 2009Survey of 2009-10 Tuition Fees at Maritime Universities

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has released the survey of 2009-10 undergraduate arts tuition fees, ancillary fees and room and board costs at public Maritime Universities.

There is currently a tuition freeze in place for New Brunswick, where the average undergraduate tuition fees remain at $5,423, and in Nova Scotia where the fees remain at $5,863. Tuition fees increased by 4% over the last year in Prince Edward Island, but they remain the lowest in the Maritimes at $4,710 for the 2009-10 academic year. While tuition fees remained unchanged in two of the three Maritime provinces, ancillary fees, which include student union fees, health insurance and other fees such as athletic, society and technology fees have increased. Total undergraduate tuition fees, including ancillary fees, increased by 1.1% in New Brunswick, 0.2% in Nova Scotia and 4% in Prince Edward Island.

October 1, 2009Release: Assessment of Nova Scotia Agricultural College's Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures (This document is available in the working language of the institution only)

The objective of the monitoring process is to ascertain that the procedures used by institutions to assess the quality of existing programs, and other functions as appropriate, are performing adequately as quality control and quality improvement mechanisms.

October 1, 2009Release: Assessment of St. Francis Xavier University's Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures (This document is available in the working language of the institution only)

The objective of the monitoring process is to ascertain that the procedures used by institutions to assess the quality of existing programs, and other functions as appropriate, are performing adequately as quality control and quality improvement mechanisms.

October 1, 2009Release: Assessment of The University of King's College's Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures (This document is available in the working language of the institution only)

The objective of the monitoring process is to ascertain that the procedures used by institutions to assess the quality of existing programs, and other functions as appropriate, are performing adequately as quality control and quality improvement mechanisms.

June 25, 2009Release: Assessment of Cape Breton University's Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures (This document is available in the working language of the institution only)

The objective of the monitoring process is to ascertain that the procedures used by institutions to assess the quality of existing programs, and other functions as appropriate, are performing adequately as quality control and quality improvement mechanisms.

June 24, 2009Release: University Participation: A Maritime Perspective

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission's report, University Participation: A Maritime Perspective, found that universities in the region attract high numbers of students from within and outside the Maritimes, and a high proportion of Maritime youth (age 18-24) attend university here or elsewhere in Canada.

April 24, 2009Release: Assessment of the University of Prince Edward Island's Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures (This document is available in the working language of the institution only)

The objective of the monitoring process is to ascertain that the procedures used by institutions to assess the quality of existing programs, and other functions as appropriate, are performing adequately as quality control and quality improvement mechanisms.

March 23, 2009Release: Assessment of Mount Saint Vincent University's Quality Assurance Policies and Procedures (This document is available in the working language of the institution only)

The objective of the monitoring process is to ascertain that the procedures used by institutions to assess the quality of existing programs, and other functions as appropriate, are performing adequately as quality control and quality improvement mechanisms.

Some indications of why university participation in the Maritime provinces is considerably higher than the national average can be found in a set of 10 measures of participation released today by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has released validated 2007 credentials granted statistics for all public Maritime universities. Updated statistical tables and a database are available for download.

Spending on research and development has increased by almost 9 per cent in the Maritime provinces between 2004 and 2005, the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission announced today, November 25, 2008.

A survey of Class of 2003 Maritime university graduates to collect information on experiences in work, further study and managing student-loan repayment has been launched, the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission announced today, November 12, 2008.

The Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission is launching a redesigned website today. The new site simplifies access to all of our information, now includes often requested documents such as media releases and presentations, and provides new features such as the ability to subscribe to an RSS feed.

Enrolment and credentials granted data tables have olso been redesigned to simplify the access to data. Detailed statistics remain available in downloadable databases. We have also introduced the "MPHEC Quick Facts" which provides a summary of the change in key Maritime University statistics at the provincial level.

June 25, 2008Release: Outcomes of Rural and Urban Maritime University Graduates

Rural residents have good access to universities and enjoy the same success rates as their urban counterparts, a study released today, June 25, 2008, by the Maritime Provinces Higher Education Commission has found.